What am I doing wrong? African clawed frogs

[Khayos]

ah I see! I'll probably ditch the filter then and do 100% water changes, I was only doing a 3rd.


So I could have more in a 30 gal? I was thinking of having a total of 3 but more is nice! lol I love their singing. I noticed they do it more when they think they got a new cave so I bought a couple to alternate with lol

I'll probably just stick to this albino until I think I got the hang of it. Then try one and move up for there. Is it okay to keep them solitary for a while? I know the first time the one died, he was pretty anxious. now he's just really quiet.

[tgampper]

ah I see! I'll probably ditch the filter then and do 100% water changes, I was only doing a 3rd.

It would be a bit much to do 100% water changes on a large tank. Since I have mine in a small aquarium, I can easily do complete water changes. Since you have a 30 gallon, I would recommend a biological sponge filter of the appropriate size. The problem with high output power filters is that they create a fast current that will stress out the frog. The sponge filters do not create much of a current. ACFs prefer quiet water ponds, lakes and streams.

So I could have more in a 30 gal? I was thinking of having a total of 3 but more is nice! lol I love their singing. I noticed they do it more when they think they got a new cave so I bought a couple to alternate with lol

Oh, yes, the bigger the aquarium the better! It would be more comfortable for them to breed. Hiding places are a must since it reduces the amount of stress. I also suggest getting those floating, plastic lily pads as they like to leave the water occasionally (not required, but may provide your frogs with enrichment activities).

I'll probably just stick to this albino until I think I got the hang of it. Then try one and move up for there. Is it okay to keep them solitary for a while? I know the first time the one died, he was pretty anxious. now he's just really quiet.

Many people say that frogs are not social and can easily live by themselves. However, it has been my experience that these frogs are more active and better feeders if they are in pairs or small groups. My dream is to have a 55 gallon tank filled with about 12 frogs. It seems that a companion frog will create an incentive for them to be more aggressive during feeding (which can be a good thing). Enjoy your frogs!

[Khayos]

lost the albino today.

I'm not even sure what to say. I think he was acting odd last night, but he was still active. Just quiet.


man this sucks. The water should been fine, I replaced it all 3 days ago. It does look kinda cloudy today though...

[Paul Rust]

lost the albino today.

I'm not even sure what to say. I think he was acting odd last night, but he was still active. Just quiet.


man this sucks. The water should been fine, I replaced it all 3 days ago. It does look kinda cloudy today though...

Oh No!!! Sorry to hear that.

[JeffX]

The problem with replacing it all is you kill all of the beneficial bacteria in the tank. I'd use a filter, and do small water changes every week or so.

[scribbles]

I'm sorry for your loss, Khayos. I keep my two pairs African Clawed Frogs in a 29 gallon tank. I use a filter with a gentle flow set to the lowest flow setting, and have ever since my frogs morphed from tadpole to froglets. I keep the water level very high to minimize the water current, and do frequent water changes. I have never had a single problem with my frogs.

[Kurt]

So sorry for your loss.

[tgampper]

lost the albino today.

I'm not even sure what to say. I think he was acting odd last night, but he was still active. Just quiet.


man this sucks. The water should been fine, I replaced it all 3 days ago. It does look kinda cloudy today though...

Sorry to hear about the loss of your frog. Don't get discouraged. I would get another pair of frogs and try again. There are plenty of people on this forum that will help you out step-by-step. Just remember that you did your best